Bicolor Chromis (Pycnochromis margaritifer)

Also known as Black-and-White Chromis, Chocolate Dip, Chocolate Dip Chromis, Half-and-Half Puller, Puller, Whitetail Chromis, Whitetail Puller

Description

Also known as Black-and-White Chromis, Chocolate Dip, Chocolate Dip Chromis, Half-and-Half Puller, Puller, Whitetail Chromis, Whitetail Puller.

Found singly or in small schools, amongst algae covered coral and rocks, over exposed seaward reefs.
They feed on zooplankton.
Length - 9cm
Depth - 2-20m
Widespread Pacific Ocean

Damselfish are egg layers.
First they clear a site ready for a nest, then engage in a mating dance with rapid swimming and fin movements, during this time the males will often turn a shade or two darker and may display white blotches. Spawning occurs at dawn. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/5675

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